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Seoul Urban Solutions Agency
The Seoul Urban Solutions Agency (SUSA) was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to share its urban development experiences with other cities seeking to become sustainable and smart urban domains. Through a wide network of partnerships with the public and private sectors within and outside the Republic of Korea, SUSA works to connect and leverage its wide range of knowledge and resources to assist in solving the development challenges of its partner cities.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.
The transformation of Seoul’s banjiha into multifunctional spaces offers innovative solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.